YEARLY HIGH
2.4375 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.9095 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1015 LSL

2018 HRK to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HRK to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 2.4375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 1.9095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5280 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9998 to the December average rate of 2.1914, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4375 was up 8.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2554, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HRK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,187 LSL
2017 Average 10,079 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 9,547 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,640.11 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3466
1.9304
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to LSL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.0054, compared to 2.1976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1922 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.2288 LSL (High: 2.4375 / Low: 2.2087). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0501 LSL (High: 1.9922 / Low: 1.9422).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2288
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0501

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0930 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.3119) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1002), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2117 (+10.08%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.3119
2017 Avg (September) 2.1002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0315 1.9720 1.9998
February 2.0231 1.9095 1.9651
March 1.9922 1.9422 1.9663
April 2.0401 1.9546 2.0006
May 2.0424 1.9554 2.0055
June 2.1794 1.9933 2.0951
July 2.1830 2.0685 2.1196
August 2.2804 2.0668 2.1580
September 2.4375 2.2087 2.3119
October 2.3122 2.2010 2.2489
November 2.2191 2.1028 2.1558
December 2.2410 2.0985 2.1914